Mountain Brook, AL vs Waltham, MA
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
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Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Mountain Brook
69.8
#1170 nationally
Waltham
66.7
#1517 nationally
Mountain Brook leads in crime level (1.8 vs 6.9). Waltham leads in walk score (57 vs 21). Mountain Brook leads in median household income ($167,007 vs $113,443).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Mountain Brook, AL | Waltham, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.8 (#1170) | 66.7 (#1517) |
| Population | 21,737 | 64,477 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,068,731 | $831,292 |
| Median Household Income | $167,007 | $113,443 |
| Average Commute | 17.5 min | 24.6 min |
| Walk Score | 21 | 57 |
| Crime Level | 1.8 | 6.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 161 | 164 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+10.4 | D+39.5 |
D+
69.8 Score
Mountain Brook, AL
Small Alabama city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,068,731
Population
21,737
Crime
Low
Walk Score
21
Southeast
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D
66.7 Score
Waltham, MA
Massachusetts community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$831,292
Population
64,477
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
57
Northeast
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